Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Per Diem

Humana Inc; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home health company as a Speech Language Pathologist, where you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes. You will play a vital role in helping patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life through personalized care. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered service and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist.
• Current and unrestricted license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide speech/language pathology services to patients.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Maintain documentation as required by the company.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Profile

Speech Therapist 2 - PPV

Job Level

Professional 2

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As aHome HealthSpeech Language Pathologist, you will:

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility

• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.

• Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions.

• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening.

• Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician.

• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.

• Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff.

• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Prepare and submit timely written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy.

• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient.

• Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Experience/Skills:

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA

• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech-language pathologist

• Home Health experience a plus

• Current and unrestricted license

• Current CPR certification

• Good organizational and communication skills

Pay Range
•$49.00 - $69.00 - pay per visit/unit
•$77,200 - $106,200 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$77,200 - $106,200 per year

Referral Bonus Information

This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.

About us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.